Lead Payroll Manager (Workday) - Hybrid - $80K-$100K

The Bolton Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Houston, TX seeks a senior payroll professional to lead and supervise multi-location payroll operations using Workday. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in a high-volume environment.

Hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) and competitive compensation are offered. Leadership duties include coaching staff and ensuring payroll cycles run smoothly across entities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or multi-location environment, including supervising staff.
• Workday payroll experience is a must-have.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll cycles.
• Maintain Workday payroll accuracy and system alignment.
• Manage hires, terms, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Serve as an escalation point for payroll inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll activity and support GL accuracy.
• Coach and supervise payroll staff while driving process improvement.

Skills

Payroll supervision

Workday payroll

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Bolton Group in Houston, TX seeks a senior payroll professional to lead and supervise multi-location payroll operations using Workday. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in a high-volume environment.

Hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) and competitive compensation are offered. Leadership duties include coaching staff and ensuring payroll cycles run smoothly across entities.